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In short: Lovely forest trails, small friendly well organised raceIn full: Why would anyone want to run on roads with all the traffic when you can come and do this race on a glorious Thursday evening? Well organised race, lovely surroundings, great trail, long hills! Did this race series last year and have to say they are my favourite races of the year. Well done Stone Master marathoners you should be very proud. Looking forward to Milford. xDate of review: April 16, 2011

In short: Wow, first fell race and wont be the last!In full: Loved every inch of the course. First fell race I have done,and am a convert.The marshalling for parking was fantastic.The course was great fun with a good mix of track, woodland paths, fields, steps, heathland etc. The styles were a bit of a pain as you thought you were doing well getting away from other races only to then cue behind 20 other people to get over a style whilst everyone caught you up. Can't be helped and does make it more of a cat and mouse race feel, which was a little exciting.I will definitely be back next year. This is the best race I have ever done so far.Now I'm off to find another fell race.....Date of review: March 6, 2011

In short: Fast, beginner friendly course. Flat as you could hope for.In full: Second year of running this event. The size of the field is perfect for the country lanes. Flat course with only a couple of very gradual ascents and descents. Very friendly atmosphere with trade stand for buying some running clothes in the sales.Course was remarkably non slippy considering the last few weeks of snow. The parking was horrendous though and we had to be towed out of the muddy field.I do love this race, its the perfect end to a year as you can get close or even pass your PB on this course. Works off all that crimbo food too.Date of review: December 27, 2010

In short: Although a shortened course this is the most fun race I have ever entered. In full: I wish I had a fancy dress costume as I stood out like a sore thumb amongst all the other runners. The atmosphere was fantastic, had a smile on my face most of the way round (apart from a slip on the ice resulting and a lovely purple right buttock). As there was snow everywhere it was not safe to race to the top of the Roaches and back so ran a 5 mile round Tittesworth reservoir. Beautiful scenery, especially from the dam end looking up over the reservoir to the Roaches in the distance. The choice of soup, hot chocolate, tea or coffee at the end was a welcome surprise. My family had a great time too and we are all looking forward to next year.Thanks Staffs Moorlands AC the most fun race i have had all year.xDate of review: December 23, 2010

In short: How hard?! Snow covered tracks through fields and woods with magnificent views.In full: Wow. Snow and ice everywhere but surprisingly not too bad if you stayed on the grass verge. I think I would describe the route as undulating to put it mildly. Lots of marshals making sure you stayed where the course was less icy. Very friendly, lovely challenging course, very tasteful T-shirt at the end. Will be back next year, hopefully after training on a few more hills.Thanks Staffs County Council and Newcastle (Staffs) AC, great organisation. I had a hard but rewarding run.Date of review: December 5, 2010

In short: Hilly, but a good sized pudding and great crowdIn full: Wow, how hilly was this race? Three laps went quickly. Passing through the crowd after each lap helped, great support. Lovely views of the Roaches in the distance. Very friendly race with a good mix of abilities. Parking was a bit of an issue, but it is a village so cant expect a multi story. the number of runners was perfect for the course.Family came to watch, and so having somewhere for them to get tea, coffee and cake was very welcome, as it was 0 degrees and snowy! First time I have run this and will definitely be back next year.Thanks Cheddleton for organising the most relxaed yet challenging 10k I have ever run.xDate of review: November 27, 2010

In short: Although its flat it isn't boringIn full: The best race 10k I have done. PB by over 2 minutes! Just one hiccup at the start as my number was not in the pile the ladies had, so I was given another and hence my club is not represented in the results :o(The race limit on numbers was spot on for the course, so many races try to cram people in now. Organisation at the start was good, splitting the faster runners from us mere mortals.Apart from that I loved the start over the fields,although glad it was dry! The course was lovely and quiet and very fast.Odd finishing prize of a chocolate bar and a trial sample of toothpaste. But hey at least its something I like and will use. Sooo many happy friendly marshals cheering us all on, big thanks to them.Will definitely be back next year.Thanks Sandbach Striders xDate of review: October 19, 2010

In short: Hilly hilly hillyIn full: I'm sure there were more ups than downs! Hard race but lovely quiet lanes through nice countryside. First time I have run more than a flat 10km. Despite being very slow the marshals and spectators were very encouraging.Date of review: September 19, 2010

In short: What a lovely way to spend a morningIn full: I loved this race. The mix of runners was great to see. Long climb after a mile, but not steep, then its all down hill to the finish.Everyone's name read out as they cross the line to receive a medal, and juice or water for refreshment. I will definitely do this again next year.Only down side was the map to show you how to get there; it was ok if you knew the area but not so great for people who don't (like me). Could put post code for sat nav on the paper next time?Date of review: July 11, 2010

In short: Flat course with a good mix of running abilitiesIn full: Wow what a hot day, 31 degrees!!Lovely atmosphere with a lot of non club runners like myself in it for the challenge and fun.The course was very flat and the marshals did an excellent job of controlling the traffic.Being part of the school fate made it great for families, with lovely kids races at the end.The friendliest race I have ever entered.Date of review: June 27, 2010